Vanessa Hudgens's signature dark hair is lightened here with caramel brunette pieces, creating a sophisticated-yet-modern look that we're loving. Honey, It's Balayage! Raymond Hall/Getty Images ...

While classic hair-color choices like dark balayage never go out of style, we like to keep it on the back burner until the weather starts to cool down because the warm brown and beige hues mixed ...

"Balayage is a great option for dark hair looking to go just a touch lighter," says celebrity colourist George Papanikolas. "But instead of blonde, you should opt for warm caramel tones that are ...

Margot Robbie just dyed her hair dark 'bronde' and it ... blonde using a natural balayage technique. Though, to frame the face, her long front layered strands have been kept pretty light, ...

Somewhere in between traditional highlights and balayage, 'hair frosting' is adored by LA celebs ... This intricate technique creates a multifaceted finish that juxtaposes light and dark ...

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance way to lighten your hair, you might be deciding between balayage vs. highlights. Here’s what you need to know.

"Using your [colorist's] preferred balayage techniques, concentrate the hair lightener toward the ends. This will help to create the dark-to-light, graduated look." ...